The Brewer's Art to kick off sale of Ozzy Ale cans on Friday

When the owners of the Brewer's Art announced it would begin selling cans of their flagship beer, Resurrection Ale, in the summer of 2010, many Baltimore beer-lovers rejoiced.

On Friday, those some fans will have another reason to cheer: Cans of Ozzy Ale, another long-time favorite of the Mount Vernon bar, will be available for purchase, partner Tom Creegan announced today.

The first can of Ozzy, which has 7 percent alcohol content, will be cracked open on Friday at 4 p.m., Creegan said in an email. The cans (with a design that seems to be inspired by Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne) will be sold as singles and six-packs.

Starting next week, cans of Ozzy will be sold at Baltimore-area liquor stores, according to Creegan. "Most of the rest of the state" will get their chance to buy canned Ozzy Ale starting the first week of April.